Phil Baroni says he’s booked for Strikeforce event in May
Phil Baroni, the “New York Bad Ass” himself, has posted a message on the Underground forums at MixedMartialArts.com stating that he is set to compete at a tentatively scheduled Strikeforce event in Seattle this May. An exact or opponent has been confirmed as of yet with contracts also not having been finalized. “The fight is at welterweight an will take place May in Seattle,”... [Read More...]
Karo Parisyan vs. Josh Koscheck possible for UFC 98 (UPDATED)
A proposed welterweight bout between Karo Parisyan and Josh Koscheck that’s currently on the table for UFC 98 on May 23 in Las Vegas could be finalized in the next several weeks. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the potential matchup from a source close to Parisyan, who indicated that the UFC mainstay has already begun preparations for the bout. Koscheck is scheduled to face undefeated Brazilian... [Read More...]
Disclosed fighter payroll for UFN 17 totals $424,000
The Florida State Athletic Commission has released the disclosed salaries from this past Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 17, which took place at USF Sun Dome in Tampa. According to records released to FiveOuncesOfPain.com, topping the list as the highest paid fighter was heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez who earned a total of $60,000 for his second round TKO victory over UFC newcomer Denis... [Read More...]
Four UFN 17 fighters receive medical suspensions
A total of four fighters have received medical suspensions from the Florida State Athletic Commission, which oversaw last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 17 event at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa. According to records obtained by FiveOuncesOfPain.com from the commission, Denis Stojnic, Luigi Fioravanti, Matt Grice, and Derek Downey have all been suspended as a result of injuries sustained during the event. Stojnic,... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain to appear on Tuesday’s edition of “Sirius Fight Club”
FiveOuncesOfPain.com founder and publisher Sam Caplan will be appearing on Tuesday’s edition of Sirius Fight Club between 5-7 p.m. ET with hosts Randy Gordon and Chris Thomas to discuss the latest happenings in the world of MMA. Sirius Fight Club airs on Sirius channel 127 and can be heard every Tuesday and Friday from 5-7 p.m. ET. Five Ounces of Pain makes media appearances on a regular basis with... [Read More...]
Frank Shamrock vs. Nick Diaz set for Strikeforce’s April 11 show
Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Frank Shamrock will make his return to competitive fighting after a one year layoff when he takes on Nick Diaz during Strikeforce’s next event on April 11 at the HP Pavilion and San Jose, Calif. The matchup had been rumored for the past several days but FiveOuncesOfPain.com was able to confirm early Tuesday morning that the fight has been finalized. An... [Read More...]
Christian Wellisch and Eddie Sanchez added to list of recent UFC cuts
After Zuffa closed down the welterweight division in the WEC and transferred the top fighters over to the UFC, UFC Vice President of Talent Relations Joe Silva was left with a roster of over 200 fighters heading into this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 17. In order to alleviate the bloated roster, up to 50 fighters could be cut over the course of the next several months. FiveOuncesOfPain.com... [Read More...]
Strikeforce declines to acquire contracts of Antonio Silva and Murilo “Ninja” Rua
Published reports indicate that Strikeforce acquired a total of 42 fighter of approximately 150 contracts from ProElite during last week’s acquisition of select assets. The San Jose-based promotion is believed to have the option of acquiring additional contracts from ProElite in the future, but as it stands now, a great deal of fighters will continue to remain under ProElite control. FiveOuncesOfPain.com... [Read More...]
Derek Downey released by UFC after one fight
For talented kickboxer Derek Downey, his UFC debut will go down as a bittersweet memory. After getting the short notice call to step in for Amir Sadollah against Nick Catone at this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 17, Downey has been released by the promotion after just one fight. Sources close to Downey informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com of the news on Monday night. Downey got the call to the Octagon... [Read More...]
Source: Faber not fighting Fabiano at WEC 40 in April
FiveOuncesOfPain.com was contacted earlier this evening by a source close to Urijah Faber that was speaking on the condition of anonymity regarding a previous report by Tatame.com that quoted Wagnney Fabiano as saying his next fight possibly could be against Faber. Fabiano indicated that he his next fight will be at on Sunday, April 5 at WEC 40 in Chicago and that Faber has been discussed as a potential... [Read More...]
Former UFC fighter Jon “War Machine” Koppenhaver arrested on battery charges in Las Vegas
Former UFC welterweight Jon Koppenhaver, now legally known as War Machine, has found himself in more legal trouble. A source speaking on the condition of anonymity informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com early Monday morning that Koppenhaver had been arrested by Las Vegas Metro Police over the weekend. Jay Rivera, a representative with the Public Information Office of the Metro Police Department, confirmed that... [Read More...]
Luigi Fioravanti dropped from the UFC welterweight division
Despite having garnered a reputation for being one of the toughest welterweight competitors in the UFC, Luigi Fioravanti will have to work his way back into the Octagon upon being released by the promotion shortly after his first round TKO defeat to Anthony Johnson at UFC Fight Night 17 this past Saturday. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was informed of the personnel move on Monday afternoon from a source speaking... [Read More...]
UFC cuts lightweight competitor Rich Clementi
With over 50 lightweight competitors under contract, UFC veteran Rich Clementi’s strong track record was not enough to survive a two fight losing streak in the Octagon. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was informed by a source Monday afternoon that Clementi was dropped from the UFC roster shortly after Saturday’s first round submission loss against Gleison Tibau during UFC Fight Night 17. The defeat... [Read More...]
Report: Nissen Osterneck vs. Jorge Rivera finalized for UFN 18
A middleweight matchup between season four veteran of The Ultimate Fighter Jorge Rivera and one-time World Extreme Cagefighting competitor Nissen Osterneck has been finalized for UFC Fight Night 18 on April 1. MMAjunkie.com was the first to break the news of the matchup. Rivera is a eight-year veteran of the sport who last competed at UFC 85 this past June, where he lost to Danish kickboxing specialist... [Read More...]
Snowden: Strikeforce Still has Plenty to Prove
There was much rejoicing in the insular MMA community when it was finally announced that Scott Coker and Strikeforce would be taking over the coveted CBS and Showtime television contracts from the (nearly) defunct ProElite. Not only did Coker gain control of the sport’s first network television time slot, he also took control of EliteXC’s top fighters like Robbie Lawler, Jake Shields, Gina... [Read More...]
ProElite planning to stay in the MMA business
With recent news that Strikeforce has acquired select assets from ProElite, Inc., there has been some confusion about the status of ProElite going forward. However, ProElite CEO Chuck Champion is quoted in a recent press release as saying that the company will continue to exist and intends to promote MMA shows under its King of the Cage brand. “With the sale, ProElite can now operate substantially... [Read More...]
Unofficial UFC Lightweight Organizational Rankings
The UFC is by far the leading mixed martial arts organization in the world. With over 200 fighters contracted to parent company Zuffa, LLC, no other organization can rival the UFC in terms of depth. In order to take a deeper look at just how much depth currently resides on the UFC roster, FiveOuncesOfPain.com will be taking a division-by-division look at each weight class in the UFC from top-to-bottom. The... [Read More...]
UFC stars Florian, Parisyan to follow in St. Pierre’s footsteps at Tri-Star gym
Once Georges St. Pierre dismantled B.J. Penn at UFC 94 to retain his welterweight championship, Tri-Star Gym in Montreal, Quebec further cemented its status as one of the top-tier mixed martial arts training schools in the world. Tri-Star, headed by Firas Zahabi, could be adding a few more fighters to its stable of viable world-class competitors, which currently includes St. Pierre, David Loiseau,... [Read More...]
Fabiano says next fight at WEC 40 could be against Faber
Former IFL featherweight champion and current WEC featherweight title contender Wagnney Fabiano has revealed that his next fight is scheduled for WEC 40 on Sunday, April 5. Fabiano made the revelation during a recent interview with the Brazilian MMA web site Tatame.com. According to Fabiano, his next opponent could be none other than the “California Kid” himself, former WEC featherweight... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 17: Postcard from the Couch
When watching a live, commercial broadcast of a mixed martial arts event such as UFC Fight Night 17, two things are required: patience and luck. Patience is for the viewer at home. Unlike a pay-per-view show, the network carrying the event – in this case, Spike TV – is obligated to hit a specific number of commercial breaks for various reasons. Remember, it’s a business, but for that reason alone,... [Read More...]
